Suicide Prevention: How to Help your Teen with Suicidal Thoughts

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

A candid Roadmap to Joy episode where therapist Jake Sparks and host Megan Dean unpack teen suicide: clear terminology, empathetic conversations, risk factors and warning signs, family co-regulation, when to seek urgent help (including 988), and practical steps. Helpful, actionable guidance during Suicide Awareness Month.

Channel: Embark Behavioral Health Duration: 0:38:54

Questions

1. What concern do many parents have about discussing suicide with their children?

It may lead to social isolation It may encourage substance use It may damage their academic performance It may put the idea of suicide in their child's head

2. What professional role does Jake Sparks hold?

Psychiatrist Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Clinical Psychologist School Counselor

3. Who hosts the Roadmap to Joy podcast episode on suicide awareness?

Jake Sparks Lori Hailes Kevin Frankish Megan Dean

4. Which emergency resource was mentioned for immediate help in a suicide crisis?

911 988 119 211

5. What major factor did Jake Sparks highlight as strongly impacting youth mental health?

Unhealthy diet Poor sleep patterns Lack of exercise Early access to smartphones and social media

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